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INDIAN HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
On which of the following systems of Hindu Philosophy, Shankaracharya wrote commentary in 9th century AD?
A
Sankhya
B
Vaisheshika
C
Yoga
D
Uttarmimansa
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Complete answer: Shankaracharya wrote a commentary on Uttaramimamsa philosophy in the 9th century AD.-Vedanta philosophy is also known as Uttara Mimamsa philosophy, because it deals with the later part of Vedic literature, mainly the Upanishads.

Detailed explanation-2: -These include six systems (shad-darśana) – Sankhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Mimamsa and Vedanta.

Detailed explanation-3: -Shankara’s teachings became known as the Hindu philosophical school of Advaita Vedanta. This school teaches that there is only one absolute reality, known as Brahman, which is non-dual. They claim that Brahman is the only true reality, and everything else, which appears to exist is illusionary, including the world.

Detailed explanation-4: -Q. Who is the father of Indian philosophy? Notes: Shankaracharya is a philosopher and theologian, the most famous exponent of Advaita Vedanta philosophy, from whose doctrines the main streams of modern Indian thought emerge.

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